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Update on R-DAT
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Abstract
In March, 1987, the Rotary Head Digital Audio Tape (R-DAT) format was introduced in Japan. This introduction signified the possibility that the compact cassette and compact disc (CD) formats will be displaced in automotive sound systems.
Automotive CD players are gaining popularity as the first generation digital audio sound source in the vehicle. The R-DAT format, having smaller size, longer playing time and home recording capability, has significant advantages over the CD.
General applications of DAT to automotive audio systems will follow its movement into consumer home and portable markets. This report is an update on the issues of technology, market development and legislation that affects the acceptance of DAT.
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Klacza, R., "Update on R-DAT," SAE Technical Paper 880242, 1988, https://doi.org/10.4271/880242.Also In
References
- Ishida Y. et al. “On the Development of a Car Use Rotary-Head Digital Audio Tape Recorder” Audio Engineering Society Preprint
- Yanabe J. et al. “Automotive R-DAT Player” SAE Publications # 870140
- Kumin D. “Up to Date DAT” Digital Audio Magazine December 1987
- Van Nostrand J. “Bill Requires Anti-Copy Protection for DAT Recorders” Electronics Engineering Times April 6 1987
- Langley Lachica “Wright Drops From Trade Bill a Plan to Block Input of Japanese Audio Gear” Wall Street Journal April 23 1987
- “DAT Legislation Moves Forward” International Musician September 1987